Museum of Science

The object is a place where two ages crash – a collision of modern function and retro environment. Its architecture should provoke, associates, intrigue observers as much as its users. The concept of exhibition spaces which are formed in the period from the creation of the New Belgrade until now assumed a certain transformation. The first type, seemingly offered nothing more than a large spacious levels (halls), where exhibits met their observers. It had its focus on exhibit and didn’t allow it’s users to connect with the exhibits. It was improved with some projects that created multiple intimate ambients, while user could dedicate his time to work of art that he was intrigued with. In time exhibits have taken on a new form, so today the requirements for new architectural concepts have changed further. User now becomes a participant and without him exhibition does not exist. Exhibit itself is meaningless until the user activates it and takes part in it. By doing that he also becomes a part of exhibition. Together they form a spectacle.

Main space is formed by delevelled staggered slabs that are recessed in relation to the facade so they can be perceived from all levels and angles. With continuous movement through space and the use of exhibits, user creates a form of event for himself and for the observer. All elements of the facility are subordinated to this idea and so are the access ramp and conference room that form environments that look out on whole space of exhibition. The highest level of the building is formed in relation to program requirements, it is compact and offers dark areas that correspond to different types of exhibitions. In the floor there are gaps through which you get a new perspective on the spectacle. Facade of the building is put in use as a filter for the outside observers who watch through fresnel lenses which are on three sides of object. It gives them ability to see enlarged image of inside space giving them a whole different perception of the Center for Promotion of Science.